Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actor Jason David Frank has reassured fans he is okay following an incident in which police arrested a man who allegedly intended to kill him at Phoenix Comicon on Thursday (May 25).

The actor, who played Green/White/Red/Black Ranger Tommy Oliver across multiple seasons of the show, spoke at a press conference following the events and read a prepared statement.

"I'm very grateful to Phoenix police department for their brave and outstanding efforts, which avoided a terrible tragedy, as recently seen in the concert at Manchester.

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"Comic-Cons are something that I love to do and are very dear to my heart. I fully support additional security measures at these events and hope that everyone respects the policies.

"I will not let this situation stop me from meeting all my fans."

The authorities issued a statement, via Phoenix New Times, that explains that suspect Mathew Enrique Navarro Sterling entered the convention centre without going through security checks.

He was wearing body armour and was said to be equipped with multiple firearms and hand-to-hand weapons.

The statements says that Sterling sent Facebook messages to a friend detailing his intention to attack both the actor and police officers. More information can be found here, but be warned that some readers might find the details to be disturbing.

Jason David Frank has stated that he does not know the man that has been arrested.

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